Mia Guzman Bridges
Chicago,IL
Summary
As an educator and facilitator, I have learned that combining both skill sets enables me to enact positive social changes and build sustainable equitable community. I seek work in a collaborative environment where my dual passions are engaged working towards the common good.
High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy pupils.
Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher-leader with 20 years of valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
City Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, autism, ADHD and other learning challenges, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth in a special education environment
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success by creating individualize lessons for each student.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts, including direct teaching of Social-Emotional Learning
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
CO-CHAIR & FACILITATOR
NDSG: The North Dakota Study Group
08.2017 - Current
- Produce programming for our annual 4-day gathering of educators
- Create and maintain community throughout the year via the web
- Organize and oversee logistics for the 75+ attendees
- Facilitate racial affinity groups and deep-dive racial identity work
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results for all involved parties.
EDUCATOR & GUIDE
Montessori School of Englewood
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Design curriculum for Upper Elementary Literacy Block
- Create Language instruction modeling the Montessori Method
- Act as a Mentor Teacher for a Primary Kindergarten class
- Create community and curriculum via Google Classroom
- Co-teach 7th grade Math and Science, 8th Grade Math and Science
- Design and Teach 6th grade Literacy
NONPROFIT DIRECTOR & LITERACY COACH
WITS: Working in the Schools
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Direct the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award, coaching 150+ teachers
- Create the Summer Institute with 200+ hours of programming
- Manage coworkers and oversee a $250k programmatic budget
- Write curricular content for the largest literacy nonprofit in Chicago
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER & SCHOOL FOUNDER
Chicago Public Schools & The Chicago Free School
10.2010 - 06.2015
- Design and deliver early childhood literacy curriculum
- Build community and friendships as everyone learns to read
- Create a coaching program for teachers and girls' empowerment
- Found the Chicago Free School, personally raising over $15k
Education
Masters - Art of Teaching
University of Chicago
01.2010
Bachelors - Philosophy
University of Chicago
01.2007
Skills
- Design and implement learning for Autistic students with other complex learning needs
- Childhood Literacy Development
- Adult Learning Facilitation
- Youth Development
- Curriculum Design
- Community Partnership Management
- Progressive Education Organizer
- Social Justice & Racial Equity Work
- Nonprofit Administration
- Strategic Planning & Budget Oversight
- Project Design & Management
- Program Design & Evaluation
- Human-Centered Management
- Individualized Coaching
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Salesforce & Outlook
- Microsoft Office & Google Suite
- Conflict resolution
- Activity planning
Co Chair And Facilitator
NDSG: The North Dakota Study Group, 08/01/17, True, Produce programming for our annual 4-day gathering of educators, Create and maintain community throughout the year via the web, Organize and oversee logistics for the 75+ attendees, Facilitate racial affinity groups and deep-dive racial identity work
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Teacher
City Elementary
08.2023 - Current
EDUCATOR & GUIDE
Montessori School of Englewood
11.2020 - 06.2022
CO-CHAIR & FACILITATOR
NDSG: The North Dakota Study Group
08.2017 - Current
NONPROFIT DIRECTOR & LITERACY COACH
WITS: Working in the Schools
08.2015 - 10.2019
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER & SCHOOL FOUNDER
Chicago Public Schools & The Chicago Free School
10.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelors - Philosophy
University of Chicago
Masters - Art of Teaching
University of Chicago
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